Top Oak Lawn Venues

• Spaces for 50-70 Guests

The placement of Boqueria in the center of the West Loop's Fulton Market District provides three unique spaces for groups and parties to gather. Large events may also be held at the facility, which can be hired out in its entirety. The cocktail area, which is sandwiched between floor-to-ceiling windows and the bustling bar, is the ideal setting for festivities directly beneath the glow of the Fulton Market sign at night. The main dining area puts your guests in close proximity to the excitement at the bar while still giving them with a private spot to relax. The open-kitchen dining room combines the open kitchen and dining space together to provide a more intimate atmosphere where guests may receive a front-row seat to the activities of the cooks in their kitchen. If you would like more information about renting event space at our Fulton Market District tapas bar and restaurant, please send us an email with the specifics of your event and we will respond as soon as we can. We look forward to seeing you soon!

• Spaces for 55-400 Guests
• 8 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 8 Total Spaces

The Harold Washington Library has nine event spaces for you to transform into your perfect space. With capacities ranging from 500 to 20 people, one of these spaces is waiting to accommodate you and your guests. Dance in the Winter Garden, Harold Washington's architectural centerpiece or dine next to the floor to ceiling windows in South Hall. Your options are many, but there is only one perfect fit for you. Their event professionals wants to bring your ideas to life; whether that be for your son's bar mitzvah, your wedding or your companies holiday party. Wow your guests by having your next event in this historical and elegant venue.

Chef Trevor Teich is a Chicago native who has worked at some of the country's top restaurants, including L2O (which has three Michelin stars), NoMi (which has one star), Acadia (which has two stars), as well as Twist by Pierre Gagnaire in Las Vegas, where he is currently the executive chef (Gagnaire was voted best chef in the world in 2015 by Le Chef List of The Best Chefs in the World). CLAUDIA is his latest culinary venture, and it brings his culinary perspective to Chicago. An thrilling multi-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale, complete with unexpected twists and shocks, will be served. We are able to meet any dietary requirements. We also have vegan and vegetarian alternatives, and we ask that you kindly contact us at info@claudiarestaurant.com before scheduling your experience so that we can guarantee that we can plan appropriately. A thrilling 8-10-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale full of fascinating turns and surprises, CLAUDIA is a culinary adventure. Expect to spend around 3 hours on this adventure. It is a unique 10-15 course tasting menu experience that includes a front row seat in our kitchen, while still remaining small and intimate in size. Please allow 4 hours for your visit at The Chef's Table. In the Bar, you may enjoy fanciful drinks and Chef Trevor Teich's a la carte food, which includes modern and classic French-inspired meals. Claudia's well-balanced beverage program and wine list add to the overall feel of the warm and friendly venue. The deposit required to secure your reservation will be added to your final bill.

• Spaces for 70-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving. Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service. The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine. We can’t wait to see you at Gaijin!

Lake Shore is a family-oriented private club on the shores of Lake Michigan that was founded in 1908. For more than a century, the Club has been a home away from home for generations of families and friends in Chicago and the North Shore. The Club, which is located on 127 acres in Glencoe, Illinois, is a haven for outdoor sports, leisure, and camaraderie about 25 miles north of Chicago. In addition to formal and informal dining and a bustling social schedule, Lake Shore has a championship 18-hole golf course, a full racquets program, and a waterfront swimming complex. Lake Shore's historic Howard Van Doren Shaw-designed Clubhouse, perched above a bluff, provides panoramic views of the lake and a lovely backdrop for in-season activities and private Member functions. Glencoe was a rural community, Sheridan Road was a dirt road, and the 127 acres where the Club now stands was primarily muddy scrubland known as Beck's Farm when the Club was created. Frederick Law Olmsted, widely regarded as the pioneer of American landscape architecture, and his sons, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. and John Charles Olmsted, were engaged in 1909 to assist with the development of the site. In the same year, Howard Van Doren Shaw, another prominent Chicago architect, won a national architectural competition to design and build a clubhouse overlooking Lake Michigan. His vision of architecture that blended seamlessly into the landscape was identical to Olmsted's. The spirit of Lake Shore has remained the same for generations of families, many of whom are descendants or members of the original founding families, despite the fact that the Club's facilities and activities of interest have changed over the past century.

• Spaces for 28-36 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Grill 89 is a contemporary American restaurant in Westmont, Illinois, established in 2016 as part of the Ditka Restaurant Group — a hospitality group that traces its origins to the original Ditka's steakhouse, which opened on Chicago's Magnificent Mile in 1997. Named in honor of Mike Ditka, the College and Professional Hall of Fame football player and iconic Chicago Bears head coach, the restaurant brings a legacy of elevated dining to the western suburbs. The kitchen focuses on fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients: jet-fresh fish, award-winning steaks and chops, and house-made soups and sauces round out a menu of contemporary American cuisine. The bar program complements the food with classic cocktails, seasonal craft creations, a curated wine list, and a selection of craft beers. For private events, Grill 89 offers two dedicated dining spaces — The Founder's Suite and The Captain's Corner — accommodating gatherings from intimate business meetings to special celebrations. The events team works with guests on custom menus, seating arrangements, and event logistics for brunch, lunch, dinner, and reception-style occasions.

• Spaces for 60-170 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 1 Hotel

Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant brings an authentic British pub experience to downtown Chicago's Loop, operating from the ground floor of Club Quarters Central Loop hotel at 111 West Adams Street. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., the venue serves classic British fare alongside an extensive bar program, making it a well-positioned host for both daytime business events and late-night celebrations. For private events, the Adams Street location offers more dedicated event space than any other Elephant & Castle location in the United States. Three distinct spaces accommodate groups of varying sizes: the lower-level Buckingham Rooms provide fully private dining with a private bar; the third-floor Clark & Adams suite offers large conference-style rooms with satellite bar service; and the Main Floor can be arranged as a semi-private section or full restaurant buyout. Together they handle groups ranging from intimate gatherings to large receptions, with flexible layout options including banquet, boardroom, cocktail, and theatre configurations. Event packages include buffet menus, plated options, cocktail service, and custom food and beverage arrangements. A/V equipment — projectors, screens, and microphones — is available across the private rooms, and the venue provides a dedicated events team to manage setup and flow from booking through event day.

• Spaces for 56-114 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Jefferson Tap offers a great private event area that can be personalized for any event or occasion, whether it's a conference, a baby shower, or a birthday. Since 2002, we've been tucked away in Chicago's Fulton River District area, making us the ideal setting for a drink with friends, a romantic late-night supper for two, or a full-fledged party with all the trimmings. Enjoy daily specials, weekly specials, a seasonal menu, a dog-friendly terrace, and two full bars to keep your spirits high. The Loft at Jefferson Tap is on the second floor of the building and has a west-facing view of Jefferson Street. The Loft comfortably seats 56 people and has a maximum capacity of 114. There are six televisions in the Loft, as well as a drop-down projector that works with both Mac and PC. The space is equipped with full A/V and a microphone, which makes it ideal for both personal and professional events and can be adapted to fit any floor plan or design. We’re happy to discuss how you can make this space your own for your next event. Jefferson Tap would not be here to host your forthcoming special occasions if it weren't for the support of our friends and family, as well as our regulars who we consider family. We appreciate your patronage, support, and devotion, and we look forward to better days ahead. We appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts for your continuing support, and we hope to see you at The Tap!

The North Rose Garden at Buckingham is located in Grant Park, Chicago's "front yard," and contains a lovely fountain, award-winning rose gardens, and lush foliage. Enjoy its tranquil natural beauty, with spectacular natural landscapes and majestic ancient structures serving as stunning backgrounds for your wedding day. North Rose Garden is a perfect spot to say your "I do's" whether you want a quiet garden soiree or a large gala under the sky. Host the exquisite ceremony adjacent to the historic Buckingham Fountain, one of the world's largest and most famous fountains, beneath a charming white gazebo. The ethereal setting, which provides spectacular backdrops of both the city skyline and Lake Michigan, will wow family and friends. This historic location is turned into a mysterious, moonlight wonderland after nightfall, ideal for savoring great cocktails and meals, as well as dancing the night away! You'll find everything at North Rose Garden, whether you're looking for an elegant, calm, historic, modern, or traditional setting. The options are limitless!

For private event and catering requests with parties of 20+ people, please feel free to call or email anytime.

• Spaces for 13-660 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Total Spaces

The surrounding of beautiful architecture mixes well with the classic furnishing at The Drake Oak Brook. The lavish environment at The Drake Oak Brook is also accompanied with exquisite food/catering. The surrounding of beautiful architecture mixes well with the classic furnishing. When you book your next event at The Drake Oak Brook, you will work with our incredibly experienced staff that are available to help plan your next business meeting, Bar or Bat mitzvah, or convention. Multiple event spaces and ballrooms make it easy for The Drake Oak Brook to accommodate parties of all sizes. All of the indoor spaces have huge windows to allow natural sunlight to light up the room. If you're looking to host a more lively event at The Drake Oak Brook, there is a dance floor at the hotel that can be lit up with personalization, uplighting, projection lighting, or a logo. The Drake Oak Brook also has outdoor private event spaces that are available depending on the season for all types of private events. Choose The Drake Oak Brook for your next private event, and you will be impressed by the convenient location, beautiful surroundings, and incredible service you receive.

A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf embraces French flair without the formality, blending fine dining with unabashed fun.

• Spaces for 40 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Petterino's, located only steps away from Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Loop and Theatre District, is brought to you by The Good Plate Hospitality. Petterino's can accommodate a small party in a dynamic, stylish setting in the Loop. Guests enter our exclusive, adaptable area through the private entrance and down our meandering grand staircase. We want to give every guest a true VIP experience! Our attractive location comfortably seats 40 seated guests for a midday corporate meeting, rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, special celebration, or cocktail reception. Our Loop location in downtown Chicago is ideal for your guests to explore all that the Windy City has to offer. For the past 20 years, Petterino's has been a treasured downtown Chicago classic, continuing to serve the same energy and tradition that diners have come to expect. It's the ideal neighborhood venue for tourists, business lunches, or before the theater, with timeless flavors, reinterpreted Italian cooking, cozy décor, and kind friendliness. Check out the caricatures of all the notable politicians, celebrities, and powerful Chicagoans who have eaten in the same booths as you. If you have any questions, please contact us and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible. We can’t wait to hear from you! “The menu essentially has something for everyone and all the offerings were delicious. Everyone had positive comments about the food [and] environment… Absolutely worth another visit and I would refer others here to dine. A well-earned five-star review. Keeps up the top-notch service despite the ongoing [COVID] challenges.” -Sharon W.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Joffrey Ballet is a world-class ballet company based in Chicago. This one-of-a-kind venue offers a collection of masterpieces not only for dancing education, but also for magnificent wedding festivities. Weddings at The Joffrey Ballet can be tailored to your personal style and needs, ensuring that all of your exact wedding wishes are fulfilled. Your wedding will be classic and exquisite, whether you choose the Gerald Arpino Back Box Theatre, the Mel Studio, or the Barbara Levy Kipper & David A. Kipper Studio. Your guests will be in awe from the moment they walk into this historic Chicago landmark. The industrial chic architecture and sleek modern lines create the tone for a stylish celebration with family and friends. The entire space is brimming with windows, allowing you and your guests to take in the amazing Chicago night light from any point in the room. At the Joffrey Tower, dine, dance, and salute to the future. For a ceremony and reception, the rental rate ranges from $5,000 to $8,500 and covers 8 hours of event time, minus build up and clean up time. For a ceremony-only wedding, the charge is $3,500. Additional hours are available for a charge of $500 per hour. There is a refundable security deposit of 20% of the rental rates. For Corporate Sponsors: The Joffrey's Corporate Partner Program provides one-of-a-kind chances to engage with the Joffrey and its artists. The Corporate Partner Program offers a range of options to engage with Chicago's legendary dance company and your constituents, whether hosting a private event or networking with other business leaders. Choose a behind-the-scenes tour that is tailored to your company's objectives.

• Spaces for 17-60 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 1 Outdoor

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant on Wabash Avenue brings the warmth of a classic British pub to the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps from the Chicago Theatre and within easy reach of the Riverwalk and Millennium Park. The exposed brick walls, ornate woodwork, and framed Britannia-inspired artwork set a convivial tone that works as naturally for a corporate lunch as it does for a birthday celebration or a group watching the match. The venue offers two dedicated event spaces. The Bass Room, located on the lower level, is a fully private banquet room with its own satellite bar, full A/V capabilities including screens, projectors, and microphones, and flexible setup options — banquet, cocktail, U-shape, or theatre — for up to 35 seated or 55 standing guests. For smaller casual gatherings, the semi-private Bar Area accommodates up to 17 seated or 30 standing, with access to the outdoor patio. Full restaurant buyouts are also available for larger social and corporate events. Menus range from buffet packages designed for group sharing to custom platters, plated dinners, and bar packages.

• Spaces for 240 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

The Emerald Green at the Lost Marsh Golf Course occupies the second floor of a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired prairie-style clubhouse in Hammond, Indiana, opened in 2009. Perched above the fairways of Lost Marsh, the restaurant and event facility offers views of Wolf Lake, the golf course, and the Chicago skyline on clear days — a backdrop that sets it apart from the typical indoor banquet venue. The Emerald Green's 240-seat banquet hall can be configured in sections or opened fully for larger gatherings, accommodating weddings, corporate events, showers, and private parties. A separate conference room is available for business meetings and smaller group functions. The facility is open to the public — not exclusively for golfers — and the space's flexible layout suits a range of event styles and sizes.

• Spaces for 50-700 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Take advantage of a private event area with a view of the Chicago River and the city skyline as a background. The setting is ideal for groups of any size, whether for business or pleasure. Easy proximity to major hotels, conference centers, and the Magnificent Mile – as well as valet parking and easy-to-access parking Wireless Internet access is provided at no charge and is safe and confidential. There is no doubt about it: the sights are spectacular. THE ADVANTAGE OF LIVING IN CHICAGO Both large and small groups might benefit from having their own space. Full and partial venue buyouts for groups of 400 or more people are available. Views of the Chicago River and Skyline are breathtaking. The hotel is conveniently located in the center of Chicago. Parking and public transit are both easily accessible. Complimentary WiFi that is private and secure SPACE FOR SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES There's plenty of room for comfortable, socially isolated sitting. Enjoy a productive working dinner or lunch meeting in one of our private rooms or on our expansive, heated patio with views of the city. TECHNOLOGY FOR IN-HOUSE AND REMOTE MEETINGS We have the room and equipment to support virtual meetings with colleagues all over the world, and we offer secured, private Wi-Fi available only for those attending a Private Event. Organize an all-day conference or retreat that includes catered breaks throughout the day.

• Spaces for 15-30 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Chit Chat is a basement lounge in River West